Canon R8 vs Leica TL

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R8 vs Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and TL (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and TL (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R8 was introduced 6 years after the TL which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R8 grades versus the TL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Leica TL. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Leica TL Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 has got external measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Canon R8 vs Leica TL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R8 vs the TL.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and TL is 71 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and TL.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R8 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.